Can I use off air module after disconnecting from Dish?

[artisticcheese]

Hello,

I have old type HD receiver which I had to buy off-air module to receive HD programming. If I cancel dish on that receiver I'll loose my off-air HD channels as well? Anybody knows?

 

[rad]

Last I knew, it will still work as long as you leave the dish connected and it can see the satellite. You don't have so subscribe but it needs to see the satellite.

 

[artisticcheese]

How do I check this while I still have service on that receiver?

 

[DVDDAD]

How do I check this while I still have service on that receiver?

You can't. But it's been posted many times in both forums, that as long as the reciever can see the satellite, you can use OTA. You should be okay.

 

[artisticcheese]

Thanks,

I have one last question. Right now I have 3 receivers in my house. I own 1 (HD receiver) and leasing 2 others (DVR and standard receiver).
On my bill I just see 2 leased receivers fees ($5) and nothing for my HD receiver. If I disconnect my HD receiver I will not be saving any money? Or am I missing something?

 

[rad]

One received is include in your basic service, any additionals are the $5/month charge.

 

[jergenf]

Thanks,

I have one last question. Right now I have 3 receivers in my house. I own 1 (HD receiver) and leasing 2 others (DVR and standard receiver).
On my bill I just see 2 leased receivers fees ($5) and nothing for my HD receiver. If I disconnect my HD receiver I will not be saving any money? Or am I missing something?

I believe if you discontinue service on your HD receiver you can still keep service on the other two. This should reduce your cost by $5.